Please note, the Channel Islands are not included and are listed separately as Jersey and Guernsey.

If your post code is not listed above, please go back and select either United Kingdom (Mainland), United Kingdom (Scottish Highlands),United Kingdom (Northern Ireland), Jersey or Guernsey from the destination list.

Importing personal effects to the UK

UK Customs (HMRC) have announced a new online process relating to importing household goods and personal effects to the UK as Transfer of Residence (ToR). Shippers are now required to make an application to HMRC prior to shipping from outside of the EU in order to claim VAT and duty relief for importing personal belongings.

The shipper must complete and sign the application form and provide any supporting documentation.

This is currently a "print-and-submit" procedure - all applications and supporting documentation must be sent by email, once signed, to nch@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk.

The application must be made prior to shipping any consignments to the UK. If the applicant is successful in obtaining Transfer of Residence relief, the applicant will then be awarded unique declaration information in the form of an authorisation number, which can be included on the customs invoice (packing list).

UPS shipping information for the United Kingdom (Offshore Isles)

TNT shipping information for the United Kingdom (Offshore Isles)

No information currently available on shipping to the United Kingdom (Offshore Isles) with TNT

Please note: this is not a comprehensive list of restrictions and is provided for guidance only. Transglobal Express kindly encourages customers to seek advice from the relevant government authorities for further clarification and the most up to date advice.